Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil

Dålig

Antioxidant

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Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil omedelbart

  • Essential oil taken from the Calendula officinalis, AKA pot marigold, flower
  • Contains volatile, aromatic skin-sensitizing compounds
  • Has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
  • Used in cosmetics in concentrations between 0.01-0.1%

Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil beskrivning

_Calendula officinalis_ flower oil is the fragrant, volatile oil derived from the flowers of the Calendula officinalis, AKA marigold, plant. It’s used in skin care as a perfuming ingredient with antioxidant properties. Volatile oils, also known as essential oils, can have sensitizing effects on skin including the triggering of redness, tightness and dryness. Although _Calendula officinalis_ flower oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that can benefit skin, there are other natural ingredients which can provide these benefits minus the volatile, sensitizing aroma compounds. In cosmetic applications this oil is often found in concentrations between 0.02-0.1%. Those low amounts may not seem too bad from an irritation perspective, but keep in mind that products with one fragrant oil often contain other fragrant oils or fragrance ingredients, leading to a compound effect on skin. Nevertheless, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board has deemed the amounts mentioned above safe as used in cosmetics.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil referenser

  • Flavor and Fragrance Journal, September 2021, pages 554-563
  • Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, December 2019, pages 1571-1580
  • Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, September 2016, pages 517-522
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2010, pages 221S-243S

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.